We have our work cut out for us in the coming years. The threats to critical affordable and supportive housing programs that serve the poorest households and those with disabilities are real and significant. Become involved in planning the 2018 Congressional Reception!

NJCounts 2019

All twenty-one New Jersey Counties will be counting individuals and families who were homeless – both sheltered and un-sheltered - on the night of Tuesday January 22, 2019.This annual census is conducted by networks of organizations, agencies and others that plan community efforts to end homelessness and is coordinated by Monarch Housing on the statewide level.

The goal of the second Annual Homeless Sabbath is to engage as many congregations of all faiths to include readings in their service(s) held on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2017, at their respective house of worship. Click here to register online to participate.

NJCounts 2017 Reports

2017 NJCounts Point-In-Time Reports

NJCounts 2017 found 8,532 homeless men, women and children, across the state of New Jersey. This number decreased by 409 persons (4.6%) from 2015. NJCounts 2017 counted individuals who were homeless on the night of January 24, 2017.

NJ Counts 2017 Overall Results

8532 homeless men, women and children were counted across the state of New Jersey on the night of the Point-in-Time Count.

This was an overall decrease of 409 persons, or 4.6%, compared to the 2016 count.

1092 persons, in 992 households, were identified as chronically homeless, an increase of 256 persons, or 30.6%, compared to the 2016 count.

1415 persons were un-sheltered; a decrease of 1.9% from the 1388 persons counted in 2016.